The only ‘morality’ that governs Trump is ‘What’s in it for me?’

[JimH52]

Opinion | The only "morality" that governs Trump is "What's in it for me?"

Kristen Monroe: Trump lacks the moral development of a seasoned statesman or thoughtful head of state.

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Trump’s statement that he is constrained only by his “own morality” is at odds with the reality of what Americans consider moral. Indeed, according to a long-held theory of moral development from psychologist Lawrence Kohlberg, Trump’s moral development resembles that of a toddler, not of a seasoned statesman or thoughtful head of state.

Kohlberg began studying moral growth in children in 1958 and developed a six-stage theory that describes individual morality as evolving sequentially, with later stages building on earlier reasoning. Stage 1 involves avoiding trouble and following authority figures. In Stage 2, people ask, “What’s in it for me?” That is, they seek reward and personal gain.

As sad as trump's statement on his "morality" is, it is even more hilarious that the words "trump" and morality are used in the same sentence. trump's definition of morality is, as Kohlberg says, "What's in me?" Nothing else matters to him. If it is going to make him richer, it is moral. If it is going to consolidate more power for him, it is moral. If his family benefits, thus benefited him, it is moral.

 

[OODA_Loop]

Wow

Human Nature at play.

How does it work?

 

[IDIOCRACY]

Opinion | The only "morality" that governs Trump is "What's in it for me?"

Kristen Monroe: Trump lacks the moral development of a seasoned statesman or thoughtful head of state.

www.ms.now

Trump’s statement that he is constrained only by his “own morality” is at odds with the reality of what Americans consider moral. Indeed, according to a long-held theory of moral development from psychologist Lawrence Kohlberg, Trump’s moral development resembles that of a toddler, not of a seasoned statesman or thoughtful head of state.

Kohlberg began studying moral growth in children in 1958 and developed a six-stage theory that describes individual morality as evolving sequentially, with later stages building on earlier reasoning. Stage 1 involves avoiding trouble and following authority figures. In Stage 2, people ask, “What’s in it for me?” That is, they seek reward and personal gain.

As sad as trump's statement on his "morality" is, it is even more hilarious that the words "trump" and morality are used in the same sentence. trump's definition of morality is, as Kohlberg says, "What's in me?" Nothing else matters to him. If it is going to make him richer, it is moral. If it is going to consolidate more power for him, it is moral. If his family benefits, thus benefited him, it is moral.

 

[Cellblock2429]

Opinion | The only "morality" that governs Trump is "What's in it for me?"

Kristen Monroe: Trump lacks the moral development of a seasoned statesman or thoughtful head of state.

www.ms.now

Trump’s statement that he is constrained only by his “own morality” is at odds with the reality of what Americans consider moral. Indeed, according to a long-held theory of moral development from psychologist Lawrence Kohlberg, Trump’s moral development resembles that of a toddler, not of a seasoned statesman or thoughtful head of state.

Kohlberg began studying moral growth in children in 1958 and developed a six-stage theory that describes individual morality as evolving sequentially, with later stages building on earlier reasoning. Stage 1 involves avoiding trouble and following authority figures. In Stage 2, people ask, “What’s in it for me?” That is, they seek reward and personal gain.

As sad as trump's statement on his "morality" is, it is even more hilarious that the words "trump" and morality are used in the same sentence. trump's definition of morality is, as Kohlberg says, "What's in me?" Nothing else matters to him. If it is going to make him richer, it is moral. If it is going to consolidate more power for him, it is moral. If his family benefits, thus benefited him, it is moral.

/----/ The president takes no salary. He donates his own money to improve Washington architecture. Not exactly "what's in it for me" matieral.

 

[my2¢]

It didn't take any media article for anybody with a lick of sense to figure that out about Trump.

 

[Mac1958]

Nothing else matters to him. If it is going to make him richer, it is moral. If it is going to consolidate more power for him, it is moral. If his family benefits, thus benefited him, it is moral.​

It's always been the case, that's for sure. And the flock just follows along, struggling as much as ever.

 

[JimH52]

It's always been the case, that's for sure. And the flock just follows along, struggling as much as ever.

Yup, that West Virginia cash just keeps flowing in so donald can buy more gold plated goblets.

 

[IDIOCRACY]

The message of the OP is simple then. Make decisions contradicting your beliefs, desires, and morality, especially when you're the man in-charge.

Speak of, shit, since we're doing that, anyone want to **** me in the asshole?

 

[Cellblock2429]

It's always been the case, that's for sure. And the flock just follows along, struggling as much as ever.

/----/ Yeah, the folks living in that run down house support Trump because they feel helpless after years of democRAT rules destroying their lives. He offers them a chance for a better life.
Your meme backfired on you.

 

[OhPleaseJustQuit]

/----/ The president takes no salary. He donates his own money to improve Washington architecture. Not exactly "what's in it for me" matieral.

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JimH52 likes to get his/her/its opinions from obscure blogs and try to convince you that it's "journalism".

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[Harry Dresden]

jim and mac have both been slapped silly by trump.....

 

[Rawley]

Opinion | The only "morality" that governs Trump is "What's in it for me?"

Kristen Monroe: Trump lacks the moral development of a seasoned statesman or thoughtful head of state.

www.ms.now

Trump’s statement that he is constrained only by his “own morality” is at odds with the reality of what Americans consider moral. Indeed, according to a long-held theory of moral development from psychologist Lawrence Kohlberg, Trump’s moral development resembles that of a toddler, not of a seasoned statesman or thoughtful head of state.

Kohlberg began studying moral growth in children in 1958 and developed a six-stage theory that describes individual morality as evolving sequentially, with later stages building on earlier reasoning. Stage 1 involves avoiding trouble and following authority figures. In Stage 2, people ask, “What’s in it for me?” That is, they seek reward and personal gain.

As sad as trump's statement on his "morality" is, it is even more hilarious that the words "trump" and morality are used in the same sentence. trump's definition of morality is, as Kohlberg says, "What's in me?" Nothing else matters to him. If it is going to make him richer, it is moral. If it is going to consolidate more power for him, it is moral. If his family benefits, thus benefited him, it is moral.

Thanks. I was just wondering what Ms. Monroe's opinion on Trump was.

 

[Rawley]

jim and mac have both been slapped silly by trump.....

Gonna be a Loooong 4 years for most of them